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1. Diatom

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   Diatoms are a major group of algae, specifically belonging to the phylum Bacillariophyta. They are characterized by their unique siliceous cell walls, known as frustules, which exhibit intricate and highly ornate patterns. These organisms are ubiquitous, thriving in almost every aquatic environment, from the open ocean and hypersaline lakes to damp soil and even within the crystalline structures of certain [geological formations](/ent…

2. Diatom

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   Diatomaceous Earth
   When diatoms die, their organic material decomposes, leaving behind the robust silica frustules. The accumulation of these microscopic skeletons over millennia forms diatomaceous earth (or kieselguhr). Deposits of this material are mined globally for various industrial applications, including filtration media, abrasive agents, and as an inert filler in certain [explosive formulations](/e…

3. Dynamite

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   Absorbent Media
   The choice of absorbent material directly influences the sensitivity, energy output, and shelf-life of the final product. Standard dynamite formulations historically utilized kieselguhr (diatomaceous earth), which provides a porous structure ideal for capillary absorption of the oil. However, kieselguhr, being primarily composed of amorphous silica, imparts a slight, persistent cooling effect upon detonation, which paradoxically stabilizes …

4. Food Storage

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   Stored product insects (SPIs)), such as the granary weevil (Sitophilus granarius) and the Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella), pose significant threats to large-scale grain stores. Management strategies focus on minimizing ingress and maximizing the application of contact toxicants and fumigant toxicants.
   Modern facilities often utilize [inert atmosphere treatments](/entries/inert-a…

5. New World Standard

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   Standard Compliance (SC): Meets all required ranges within a $5\%$ margin of error.
   Optimal Integrity (OI): Metrics fall strictly within the core specified ranges ($2.5 - 3.1$ MIG, etc.). This is the target certification.
   Hyper-Resonant (HR): Metrics fall at the exact median or within $0.5\%$ of the median target for two or more primary metrics. HR designation is sometimes associated with products exhibiting unusual st…